During this first week of our “Campus Fire Safety for Students” campaign, we want to focus on household appliances. In the whirlwind of our morning routine there’s always a chance we’ll forget our keys or lunch or (fill in your own item!). Add in distractions like texts or work/school email and it’s more likely we’ll walk out the door without remembering to turn off the lights or more importantly, turn off appliances that generate heat and increase our risk for fire (think: coffee pots, hair straighteners, etc.).

The short video below hosted by a local student provides a quick reminder about the importance of turning off appliances.

If you’re a fire safety educator, a professional responsible for student safety on campus, or a parent, take a couple of seconds to review the video and share it with your student(s) on social media, online or in a face-face meeting.